OREGON – Awards were presented for the Focus on Photography Art Exhibition at the Coliseum Museum on Friday, April 11 by Judge Rich Ankeney from Galesburg.

The reception also included music by Jeffrey Little.

Best of Show was awarded to Stephonie A Schmitz of Dubuque, Iowa for “Fire Sky.” First place went to Sam Tucibat, Baileyville, for “Ascension.” Second went to Jane Erlandson, Gilberts, for “Weathered Blush.” Third was Peter Toth, Sterling, for “Navajo Mysteries #1.” Honorable mentions went to Rick Brant of Oregon for “Hyde’s Mill” and Jeanne Garrett, Arlington Heights, for “Bandaged Earth.”

Visitors to the Coliseum Museum can also vote for their favorite art piece with the People’s Choice winner announced at the close of the exhibit on May 17.

Participating artists include Rick Brant, Bob Cholke, Raymond Cox, Rick Davis, Brooke Engberg, Jane Erlandson, Jeanne Garrett, Lynn Garrison, Rob Gieraltowski, Stephen Hart, Kat Heitzman, Matthew Klein, Linnea Koch, Amy May Laskye, Bob Logsdon, Joann Murdock, Gary Pearson, Paul Pinzarrone, Robin Poole, Joe Popp, Stephonie Schmitz, Beth Simeone, Steve Toole, Peter Toth, Sam Tucibat, and Joseph Virbickis.

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon opened the Focus on Photography Art Exhibit featuring 26 artists with a total of 52 works of art on display from April 4 – May 17.

Focus on Photography is an exhibit for photographers only working in all forms including digital, film, mixed and unique processes.